"Kevin inspected the proposed job of removal of a brick chimney shared by two units which was a potential earthquake hazard. He suggested taking it down to just above roof level and capping it. The result is a neat finish, much improved safety with a big saving in cost compared with complete removal to roof level requiring additional tiles to match. I appreciate that Kevin's foreman and crew were very helpful and patient with questions and requests while on the job and I am happy to recommend… Kevin Giles Building Ltd to anyone looking at lowering a chimney for safety reasons."

"Kev and his team were a pleasure to to work with, from start to finish. Great workmanship and friendly communication, with a willingness to adapt and meet our needs regarding time frame and job details. All finished, our chimney has been removed and the replacement wall looks great! Fantastic job integrating the weatherboard and matching the paint. The levelling up down the bottom and new cement etc also really good. We're very happy. A big thank you to Kev for the way he put it all together… and his general building know-how re options for further works, and a big thank you to Rob and Mike and the team for working so well and being so easy to have around. We will definitely be in touch again when we start our renovations!"

"Kevin and the team did a great job removing a reinforced concrete chimney above a delicate tiled roof. Kevin kept us informed throughout of the work schedule with a very professional team taking the chimney down carefully and efficiently. Everyone on the team was friendly and great to deal with and they kept the site very clean. No hesitation in recommending this Company to others."

"Kev and his team were a joy to work with. Even though they were incredibly busy and our job was not urgent, Kev was brilliant at informing us when our job was to be scheduled. The demolition of the top part of our chimney and the installation of a stainless steel flue was undertaking quickly and professionally. No hesitation in recommending them."

"Kev and his team were great to work with, clean, professional and honest and we recommend them highly. They really went the extra mile, even though they were busy, and their communication with us was really good. "

"Kevin and his team did a great job of removing our chimney promptly and professionally after the Kaikoura earthquake in December. He made taking it down a priority (it was in danger of falling down in the aftershocks) which was a comfort, especially as there were a lot of other people needing the same service. The communication was clear and his honesty appreciated; another company gave us a comparatively exorbitant quote. A hassle-free experience."

"Following the Kaikoura earthquake we were keen to have our two chimneys removed down below the roofline. Kevin was quick to respond to my email and came around to quote for the work. When the work was undertaken the scaffolding was assembled on a Thursday but a rain deluge meant the chimneys couldn't be removed that day. The following day Kevin and his team returned and completed the work and arranged for the skip bin to be removed the following day. We were amazed at how quickly the work was… undertaken and that all the rubbish was removed from the house - there was no sign that they had been there.

We were very impressed with the quality of the work and the manner in which the crew conducted themselves."

"We had concerns about our chimney which were completely put to rest by Kevin. His professionalism and customer service is fantastic. The work could not be done at the time originally specified yet this was never an issue as Kevin kept in constant contact to let us know progress. When the work was schedule it was incredibly efficient despite the scaffolding requirements. I had a couple of other issues that I wanted Kevin to address and this was done so quickly and with no hassle. Would… recommend highly"

"Kevin was good to deal with and communicated well. Very pleased with the results and the reasonable costs (particularly when compared to the other quote I had got). I had been dreading the potential mess, but the two chimneys were removed very quickly and cleanly, with good organisation of the other trades needed to complete the job. All rubbish was removed and there was little evidence remaining of what could have been a very messy job."

"Wow Kevin Giles building is amazing, he turned up when he said he would and on time to look at the job.Kevin delivered a quotation that was more than reasonable in price compared to the other two quotes we received .Though out the project kevin and his team of men keep us very happy keeping our property clean and tidy and constantly letting us know about the progress of the job.My wife and I found this team the best tradesmen we have ever delt with many thanks ."

"Kev is straightforward, honest and finishes work to a high standard, following through on any of the inevitable extra work you find when dealing with a 100 year old house ( in a professional rather than pushy way).

Recently he removed three chimneys at our house and highlighted to us that our roof may be an earthquake risk and one of our chimneys was a fire risk. These are good things to know! As a result of this we used an engineer to provide us with a solution, which Kevin then built for… us.

The quality of his work was great, everything was cleaned up well and his team were a lovely group of guys who I didn't mind our kids being around. At all times, our property and the people who live in it were treated respectfully.

In addition to the scope of his work he also told us that there were old asbestos pipes in our roof. We were very grateful for this as we were about to have a roof ventilation system installed by another provider and they had no intention of removing them until I asked them to.

In short Kev is reliable, trustworthy and honest. He doesn't look to cut corners and is really experienced at dealing with old houses and their unique challenges. He has a great team of people around him who he treats well, and this flows on into your job being done both efficiently and properly. Highly recommended.

"Kevin's quote for the removal of our chimney above roof level was half the amount of the second quote. He kept us well informed about when the work would be done and it was done quickly and well. What impressed me most was that the rubble had to be taken out through the house and up steps to the car port yet the team left no mess what-so-ever. To me, that indicates the level of care the team takes with its work. We are very happy with the job and would recommend Kevin and his team to… anyone."

"I got Kevs details from a friend where Kev had previously done some building work. His name came with a glowing reference. From the moment I contacted Kev he met every timeframe re coming to quote to send me the pricing. His level of workmanship was of a very high standard. He kept me up to date with his progress. He and his team respected our home to the end degree. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kev to anyone wanting chimneys removed or any General building work. He is already… quoting on the next building project at our home."

"I contacted Kev over the xmas holidays for an urgent door install (my doors arrived late so I lost my builder).He was able to get Mike to me within 48 hours even though it was the holiday period. The doors were installed well, and he was happy for us to stay at the house while he worked. Very trustworthy, lovely chap. Highly recommend. A little pricey, but it was the xmas period so that's to be expected."

"Quick quote, great communication, flexible approach and a pragmatic handling of variations. Kevs team took down my chimney in an awkward location at the side of my house on a sloping section, replaced rotten piles and weatherboards, arranged for the replacement of an aging sewer line and built a small retaining wall for me. Due to the age of my property there were a fair few discoveries and problems to tackle along the way. These were well dealt with as the issues arose and they were also very… accommodating in leaving up scaffolding to allow me to paint the new panels and boards. Site was left nice and clean on completion. I'd definitely recommend them and use them again."

"Kevin and his team removed a hazardous concrete chimney stack replacing it with a neat encased metal flue. The job was completed very efficiently, on time and with no mess or damage. Kevin was a pleasure to deal with. We would certainly use him again and will have no hesitation in recommending his services to others."

"Kevin was approachable and easy to work with. He arranged for a plasterer to complete the job. The workmanship was excellent and they were able to match old building materials so that the new matched the old. Work was completed within the time frame set. "

"Bathroom upgrades are involved with so many trades having to be used (plumbers, electricians, plasterers, tilers, painters, etc) and the builder is the vital person having to tie all these specialists into a time frame to get the contract completed - the end result was excellent thanks to Kevin Giles Building Limited."

About us36 years building experience,
30 years self employed
Licensed Building Practitioner with Site 2 standard
Registered Master Builder

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What we doRemoval of chimneys either completely or to roof level to make safe,
including repairing roof where chimney removed and any exterior or interior work required .
As Licensed building practitioner can carry out any resulting building work .
Also carry out renovations and alterations to homes
Have a great team of reliable subcontractors who work in well with us.

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